The Outer Limits (1995) (1995)
S04E12 Fear Itself
Episode Overview
Title: Fear Itself Plot: Bernard Selden (AYRE GROSS) has battled an overwhelming fear since childhood, rooted in a tragic incident where a fire he set claimed the life of his younger sister. Now at 27, this fear still envelops him. However, Dr. Adam Pike (Jeffrey Demunn) sees potential for healing. After identifying the amygdala as the source of Bernard's terror, he initiates a treatment involving injections and radiation to encase the amygdala in calcium, leading to remarkable progress in Bernard's life. He even begins dating his neighbor Lisa (Tanya Allen). Yet, this newfound power comes at a cost: Bernard gains the unsettling ability to instill fear in others, while memories of Mr. Wilkes (Alex Diakun), the foster home owner, continue to torment him.
